Emilio of The Jade Leaf makes very nice small ceramic jars. They're not metal, but many are about the size you're looking for. I've got a lovely wood-fired celadon piece I keep some yancha in.

My view is that ceramics are generally better for storing tea (either to age or just as you're drinking it), while something more airtight (like with two lids, etc.) would be preferable only if you're trying to preserve something greener.

If you're willing to spend up to $100 you should consider Kaikado as well (the first one you posted is a copy). At least the 40g and 100g should (more or less) fit your budget. They have got a wide range of sizes and models:http://www.kaikado.jp/english/goods/index.html

I use both ceramic and metal caddys, but preferentially, I like ceramic, not only for their aesthetic qualities, but the material itself, seems to suit the material of tea. There is something about metal, which in my mind, doesn't feel quite right. I use metal when I want to put a larger amount of tea into a cannister as they can be bought very cheaply. For under 100g, I prefer ceramic. The shapes, colors, designs of ceramic caddys vary endlessly. They are also made by people engaged in making teaware, artisans trying to eke out a living by making something useful to cherish and use. Clay is suitable material for all teas and all processes associated with teas. From storing to drinking teas, clay is the primary substance used for centuries. Metal may also have aesthetic values but it is a cold substance in its nature. Just my 2 cents.

Tead Off wrote:They are also made by people engaged in making teaware, artisans trying to eke out a living by making something useful to cherish and use.

What you're talking about is the passion of an artist and not the material they're using, isn't it? I'm collecting natsume and chaire as well as metal chazutsu's. Each material is fascinating in a variety of ways.

Tead Off wrote:They are also made by people engaged in making teaware, artisans trying to eke out a living by making something useful to cherish and use.

What you're talking about is the passion of an artist and not the material they're using, isn't it? I'm collecting natsume and chaire as well as metal chazutsu's. Each material is fascinating in a variety of ways.

The passion is an element, but I am definitely talking about the material used.